Overview
- Fremantle, which faced a 19-point hole early in the final term Thursday, kicked the last five goals to win 12.16 (88) to 11.7 (73) at Optus Stadium.
- Ruck Luke Jackson led the surge with nine last‑quarter disposals and a diving smother, as Fremantle swept centre clearances 6-0 and owned a 21-4 inside‑50 edge late.
- Jack Gunston kicked six for Hawthorn, including five before halftime, before Brennan Cox limited his looks as the game tightened.
- Tom Barrass injured his left hamstring in the second quarter and will have scans, with separate reports pointing to a possible multi‑week absence and a post‑match moon boot for Gunston’s foot issue.
- The Dockers’ run is their best since 2015 and they now head to the MCG to face Essendon with a chance to match the club record of nine straight wins.